ScubaBoard Fool's Spring MegaDive 2019

[kelemvor]

Doesn't Ginnie rent tanks (and other stuff) directly? I thought I remember them doing that.

 

[The Chairman]

Doesn't Ginnie rent tanks (and other stuff) directly? I thought I remember them doing that.

I wouldn't use them. If the compressor isn't clean enough to pump NitrOx, then it isn't clean enough for me.

 

[Diver below 83]

Doesn't Ginnie rent tanks (and other stuff) directly? I thought I remember them doing that.

I did see their rental list. Prices wise I get better deals down here in south Florida. So I may be tempted to bring the tanks with me

 

[kelemvor]

I did see their rental list. Prices wise I get better deals down here in south Florida. So I may be tempted to bring the tanks with me

I always bring mine, because I like my big lp108 tanks. As @The Chairman mentioned, they don't pump nitrox at Ginnie and I also dive nitrox exclusively. Cave Country rents single tanks for $5/day and doubles for $10/day. Personally that sounds like a bargain to me, although it's been a while since I rented tanks.

Cave Country is very close to Ginnie. I always stop into the shop at least once when I go to megadive.

 

[Diver below 83]

I always bring mine, because I like my big lp108 tanks. As @The Chairman mentioned, they don't pump nitrox at Ginnie and I also dive nitrox exclusively. Cave Country rents single tanks for $5/day and doubles for $10/day. Personally that sounds like a bargain to me, although it's been a while since I rented tanks.

Cave Country is very close to Ginnie. I always stop into the shop at least once when I go to megadive.

Ya $5 is same rate I pay down here. But not having to bring tanks with me up is a nice benefit. Ginnie charges $10 so that’s why I had planned to bring my own up with. I am Nitrox cert but didn’t see a reason I would use it on this dive so air would work fine

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Tao... you're a noob if you miss more than 3 megadives in a row.
New rule.

Bring rum.

 

[Richard FDC]

I want to thank all the ScubaBoard team and supporters for allowing us to join you. I'm looking forward to an awesome weekend with many good friends! Here's a link to the Try Tech Gear Demo Day Event on Saturday March 30th. Check the site often because we'll be posting updates. We have a lot of good things planned!

SCUBA Diving Gear Demo Day at Ginnie Springs​

 

[ROXANNE]

We're looking forward to seeing you and checking out what you have to share with the group.

 

[ROXANNE]

Megadiver's Attending and Food List
Post that your attending, any guests with you, what you would like to bring,
and if you can help out with some of the chores it would be appreciated.
I'll add your name to the list at the end of the week.
Hope this helps!
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@cardzard (Dennis) and @ROXANNE - A cooler full of water, diet and nondiet sodas for the group dinner. Then for brkft, 18ct eggs, precooked bacon, sausage and ham, and some asst veggies for the omelets. 1-2 meat items for the grill and buns. And last but not least, Glow sticks for the galaxy dive.
@Tao of the Dive (Cadence and Teri) -
@The Chairman (Pete) -
@kelemvor (Aaron and Daniel) - Plates, napkins, and a side dish. Probably some firewood, too
@Scuba_Jenny (Jenny) -
@Richard FDC Richard) - Demo Tech Gear


For those who always ask what to bring. Here are some ideas...

Meat items for the grill (We're trying to keep it simple so it doesn't take forever to cook for the group)
(Please keep it to Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken breast and premade items like pulled beef/pork, meatballs, and shish kabobs. If you have something else you were thinking about and want to cook that yourself, that's great! Some have brought fryers or smokers and added to the meat items that way.) Don't forget the buns for items like hamburgers and hot dogs.
Eggs (We never seem to have enough.)
Items for the omelets (additional meats, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, salsa, wraps, cheese, etc.)
Items for Breakfast (Juices, fruit, muffins, coffee, creamer, etc.)
Charcoal (I'll need several big bags of self-starting for the large grill)
Condiments (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, BBQ sauce etc.)
Paper towels and napkins
Heavy-duty Paper Plates (no Styrofoam please) and dessert plates.
Plastic silverware (We have plenty this time.)
Bottled water
Side dishes (casseroles, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, chips and dips/salsa, fruit salad, green salads w/dressing, veggie tray w/dip, etc.)
Deserts (Oh please don't forget the deserts!)
Tiki torches and fuel (for around the fire)
FIREWOOD FOR THE CAMPFIRE (Any amount would be appreciated!)

We also need Volunteers to help out during meals for the weekend. THANKS!!!!
If we all pitch in and take a task, it makes for a fun weekend for everyone.
Sat. Breakfast -
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (2-3)
Egg cracker (1-2)
Clean up (1) - Daniel
Sat. Dinner -
Cook (2-3) - Roxanne
Tables and food set up (2)
Clean up (2)
Sun. Breakfast -
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (2)
Egg cracker (1-2)
Clean up (1-2)

If someone needs ICE on the way in,
there is a self-serve ICE machine when you leave High Springs
to turn on the road to go to Ginnie.
In addition to Ginnie's Springs store and dive shop,
Air Fills: Cave Country Diving - Home in High Springs where Salvo used to be.
(US Hwy 441)
There is a Winn-Dixie in High Springs, open 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
Also a Publix close to the Interstate 75.
There is also a CVS Pharmacy right next to the Hardees.
If you have any questions, just ask. One of us will respond.​

 

[MrBigfins]

Amigos is a good place for rentals and any type of fill you may need. If you can breathe it Wayne can fill it.